Feral Dog Attack Story, page 2
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reply posted on 29-11-2011 @ 06:46 PM by mumbichi
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Good on you for learning, and surviving. I think you did the right thing, especially when you chose to confront the dogs on their terms (charging, making aggressive noises). I would guess that professional dog trainers would disagree with me, however it has been my own experience in similar situations that the closer a person can arrive at the predator's mindset and believe it yourself, the better you can communicate your strength and intent.

That won't keep you alive if a pack attacks -- be it animals or people -- but it can give a person a momentary edge to do something else. If the pack senses that YOU have given up, they may attack with fury. Confusion is a good tool to have in your arsenal. You taught the dogs that you weren't as vulnerable as they assessed.

They were dogs being dogs, and I feel for them. I would not hesitate to kill them to protect me or mine, or even a stranger that was ill-equipped to deal with the situation.

Well done, and good lesson. My father has carried a walking staff made of cedar most of his life. Now that he's older, he relies on it more than he used to. He says it has saved his life many times. It might be the last weapon to be taken from us.


reply posted on 29-11-2011 @ 07:48 PM by WatchRider
Originally posted by getreadyalready
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Can you get a gun?

Honestly, you handled yourself very well, but what about an old lady or a child? If the dogs will attack a full grown man, it is only a matter of time before they kill a child. A small .22 pistol doesn't make much noise, it is easy to point and shoot, and you can just shoot them and keep walking. I doubt anyone is going to notice, or complain.


Alas firearms are only allowed if you're a permanent resident.
To legally CCW is almost impossible them without that and a zillion other connections...
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